'Saturated color' definitions:

Definition of 'Saturated color'

From: GCIDE
  • Saturated \Sat"u*ra`ted\, a.
  • 1. Filled to repletion; holding by absorption, or in solution, all that is possible; as, saturated garments; a saturated solution of salt. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Chem.) Having its affinity satisfied; combined with all it can hold; -- said of certain atoms, radicals, or compounds; thus, methane is a saturated compound. Contrasted with unsaturated. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: A saturated compound may exchange certain ingredients for others, but can not take on more without such exchange. [1913 Webster]
  • Saturated color (Optics), a color not diluted with white; a pure unmixed color, like those of the spectrum. [1913 Webster]